Let's Talk Catholic! with Fr. Scott Lawler: Recent Episodes
Pisanki Farms Productions
Fr. Scott Lawler is a priest of the Diocese of Gaylord with an encyclopedic knowledge of theology, philosophy, history, and culture. Mix that with his trademark Scottish wit and you have one of the best ways to learn more about the Catholic faith. Let's Talk Catholic! airs on Saturdays at 1 pm in northern Michigan on Relevant Radio.
What is Marian devotion? Do Catholics pray to Mary? This week we are re-airing an episode to continue our theme for the month of October, the month dedicated to the Holy Rosary.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-042RR-Devotion%20to%20Mary.mp3
This week we re-visit an earlier episode Fr. Lawler recorded about one of the few battle victories still celebrated on the liturgical calendar (this coming week, in fact): the Battle of Lepanto.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-074RR-Lepanto.mp3
Continuing our theme of 250 Years of Catholicism in the United States, we learn about one of the most influential parish priests in the history of this country, Bl. Michael McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus. Our episode starts with a special presentation on the life of this great man, followed by a look at Knights of Columbus who were martyred for the faith.
We revisit the Diary of Ven. Bishop Frederick Baraga this week with the moth of September.
Fr. Scott continues his discussion about the National Shrine of the Cross in the Woods. The Diocese of Gaylord is blessed to have the National Shrine of the Cross in the Woods, a unique pilgrimage site built in imitation of St. Kateri Tekakwitha on a grand scale.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-169RR-Cross-in-the-Woods-Pt2.mp3
The Diocese of Gaylord is blessed to have the National Shrine of the Cross in the Woods, a unique pilgrimage site built in imitation of St. Kateri Tekakwitha on a grand scale. Fr. Scott is joined by 3 special guests this week to talk about about the Shrine and its impact.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-168RR-Cross-in-the-Woods-Pt1.mp3
Since last week's podcast aired this weekend, we thought we would share a past episode to the podcast feed.
Discrimination and prejudice have been faced by Catholics for centuries and around the world, especially in the modern era. Fr. Scott discusses anti-Catholicism, especially in today's culture.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-100RR-Anti-Catholicism.mp3
This week is Pledge Drive at Relevant Radio, so Let's Talk Catholic! will not air this weekend. However, instead of leaving you high and dry, we thought we would post what will be next weekend's episode this week to the podcast instead.
This episode starts a new series on Catholicism in the United States. Originally given as a talk at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Lewiston, MI, the first few minutes were lost, but the rest of the recording has been packaged as the latest episode of Let's Talk Catholic!
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-167RR-US-Catholic-Pt1.mp3
What is Marian devotion? Do Catholics pray to Mary? This week we are re-airing an episode to celebrate the Assumption of Mary, and the month of August, traditionally dedicated to her Immaculate Heart.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-042RR-Devotion%20to%20Mary.mp3
This week we resume Fr. Scott's series of talks on the Apostle to the Gentiles, St. Paul.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-166RR-St-Paul-pt2.mp3
This week we revisit an episode featuring Fr. Scott with Fr. Ben Rexroat, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Gaylord, and Renee Shimmel, Director of Communications for the Diocese of Gaylord. They discuss the importance of promoting vocations and some exciting events from last year in the Diocese.
For current vocations events in the Diocese of Gaylord visit: https://dioceseofgaylord.org/events/vocations
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-141RR-Vocations.mp3
This week we start a series of never-before-aired talks Fr. Scott gave a few years ago on the Apostle to the Gentiles, St. Paul.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-165RR-St-Paul-pt1.mp3
We're dipping back into the archives for this week's episode. Have you ever tried to use the Catechism of the Catholic Church but found it a little confusing or difficult to approach? Fear no more! This week Fr. Scott helps to explain what the CCC is all about on this week's episode.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-126RR-De-confused-Catechism.mp3
This week the Fathers Lawler share some details about their upcoming pilgrimage to Rome.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-164RR-Rome-Pilgrimage-Details.mp3
This week we dip back into the archives to see how the Snowshoe Priest, Bishop Baraga, fared in northern Michigan summers.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-097RR-Baraga-in-July.mp3
This week we feature two homilies given by Fr. Scott recently. The first on the great feast of pentecost, the Birthday of the Church. The second on Corpus Christi, the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-163RR-Pentecost-Corpus.mp3
In late March 2025, northern lower Michigan was hit with an unprecedented ice storm of cataclysmic proportions. Thousands were without power for days if not weeks, fuel and equipment were in short supply, and travel was difficult if not impossible. Now that things have finally returned to normal, Fr. Scott is joined by some of his parishioners to discuss how this storm affected them and how faith helped them through it.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-162RR-IceStorm.mp3
We bring you another episode of reflections on the pilgrimage Fr. Scott led to St. Peter's in France. This time featuring, among others, Fr. Joe Muszkiewicz.
Email groups@stpetersfr.com for more info on upcoming pilgrimages/retreats/"Catholic vacations."
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-161RR-Chesterton-Reflections-Pt3.mp3
Now that we've covered how CSA works, Fr. Scott has invited on some more guests to discuss the great initiatives in the Diocese of Gaylord funded by CSA. Even though this is a re-airing, this information is still relevant and important.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-151RR-CSA-What-it-does.mp3
This week we dip into the archives to air an interview about a timely topic: the Catholic Services Appeal.
Fr. Scott is joined by two distinguished guests to discuss what CSA, the Catholic Services Appeal actually is and why it's important for the work of the Church.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-150RR-CSA-What-is-it.mp3
This week we share 4 homilies given by Fr. Scott over the course of the 2025 Triddum. This includes Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, and the Easter Mass at Dawn.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-160RR-Triduum-2025.mp3
You are probably familiar with the Via Crucis, or The Way of the Cross, but did you know there is a similar devotion involving stations of the Resurrection? This week, to celebrate the Easter season, we are re-Airing this episode from the archives. Fr. Scott leads us through this devotion. Following the Via Lucis we have another homily from Father from the Easter Octave.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-115RR-Via-Lucis.mp3
During Lent this year, we are revisiting reflections on the works of a great Catholic mind of the 20th century, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Fr. Scott is joined by his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, an internationally recognized expert on the works of G. K. Chesterton. This is Part 5.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-138RR-Chesterton-in-Lent-Pt5.mp3
During Lent this year, we will revisit reflections on the works of a great Catholic mind of the 20th century, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Fr. Scott is joined by his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, an internationally recognized expert on the works of G. K. Chesterton. This is Part 4.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-138RR-Chesterton-in-Lent-Pt4.mp3
We take a break this week from our Lent with G. K. Chesterton series to visit with two participants in the recent retreat to France led by Fr. Scott. In the second part of the show, Fr. Mark joins to discuss some more exciting opportunities in the works. Email groups@stpetersfr.com for more info on upcoming pilgrimages/retreats/"Catholic vacations."
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-159RR-ChestertonFrance-PtDeux-Pure.mp3
This week Fr. Scott is joined by two distinguished guests to discuss what CSA, the Catholic Services Appeal actually is and why it's important for the work of the Church.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-150RR-CSA-What-is-it.mp3
This week, we continue or re-airing of Fr. Scott's conversation with Curtis Chambers about snowshoeing in the footsteps of Bishop Baraga.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-111RR-Snowshoe_Madness-Pt2.mp3
his week we re-present part 1 of an interview Fr. Scott recored with a man who literally walked in the snowshoe prints of Bp. Frederick Baraga, Curtis Chambers.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-110RR-SnowshoesPt1.mp3
This week Fr. Scott is joined by his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, about an exciting new retreat opportunity in the "oldest daughter of the Church," France.
This week Fr. Scott is joined by several pilgrims from the Diocese of Gaylord who made the trip to Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress. Find out what the experience was like.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-148RR-Euch-Congress.mp3
We dip back into the archives, this week. Fr. Scott speaks with Bishop Jeffrey Walsh (Bishop of Gaylord) this week to discuss his perspective on the importance and the power of the Eucharisthttps://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-139RR-Eucharist-Pt1.mp3
What is evangelization? Why is it so important? Fr. Scott is joined by Larry Dunleavy this week to find out more about this important part of our baptismal call.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-147RR-Evangelization.mp3
This week Fr. Scott speaks with several of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, including Mother Assumpta Long, one of the founders of the congregation and its former Prioress General. Listen in this week to hear how these religious sisters live out their Dominican charism, with a special focus on Mary, the Mother of the Eucharist.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-146RR-DominicanSisters.mp3
Fr. Scott continues his conversation with his special guests from last week about personal encounters with Christ in the Eucharist.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-145RR-Eucharist-Pt4.mp3
This week's episode is 4 months in the making! Fr. Scott is joined by a hand-picked panel to discuss their own experiences with the Eucharist.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-144RR-Eucharist-Pt3-pod.mp3
Fr. Scott continues his discussion with Kevin Weed & Larry Rudnicki of St. Michael High School in Petoskey, MI.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-143RR-StMichaelAcademy-Pt2.mp3
Kevin Weed was recently named the new headmaster and Larry Rudnicki named the new Executive Director of St. Michael High School, a Chesterton Academy School located near Petoskey, Michigan. Tune in this week and next to hear more about the vision for this high school in the Catholic tradition as it moves into its 13th year.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-142RR-StMichaelAcademy-Pt1.mp3
Fr. Scott concludes his series on the 6th Chapter of the Gospel of John.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-025RR-John6-Pt3.mp3
This week Fr. Scott is joined by Fr. Ben Rexroat, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Gaylord, and Renee Shimmel, Director of Communications for the Diocese of Gaylord, to discuss the importance of promoting vocations and some exciting events coming up in the Diocese that do just that!
More information on the events can be found here: https://dioceseofgaylord.org/events/vocations
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-141RR-Vocations.mp3
As the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage continues to make its way to Indianapolis, we continue our look back to the archives with Part 2 of Fr. Scott's program on Chapter 6 of St. John's Gospel.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-024RR-John6-Pt2.mp3
As the National Eucharistic Pilgrimages are now underway, we thought it was a great reason tk FO re-air Fr. Scott's fantastic series on the Eucharistic Discourse from Chapter 6 of St. John's Gospel.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-023RR-John6-Pt1.mp3
As part of our continuing programming about the Eucharistic Revival, Fr. Scott recently interviewed parishioners of St. Mary in Hannah, MI, about how the Eucharist has impacted their lives.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-140RR-Eucharist-Pt2.mp3
A look back in the archives: This week Fr. Lawler brings you diary entries from Mays in the life of the Servant of God Bp. Frederick Baraga.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-088RR-Baraga_in_May.mp3
What is Marian devotion? Do Catholics pray to Mary? This week we are re-airing an episode to help prepare us for May, the month dedicated to the Blessed Mother, by discussing Marian devotion.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-042RR-Devotion%20to%20Mary.mp3
We are pleased to once again present a monthly look at the life of that extraordinary missionary of the northern Great Lakes, Venerable Bishop Frederic Baraga.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-087RR-Baraga_in_April.mp3
This week Fr. Scott begins a new series about the Eucharist in honor of the Eucharistic Revival. He is joined this week by Bishop Jeffrey Walsh (Bishop of Gaylord) to discuss his perspective on the importance and the power of the Eucharisthttps://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-139RR-Eucharist-Pt1.mp3
You are probably familiar with the Via Crucis, or The Way of the Cross, but did you know there is a similar devotion involving stations of the Resurrection? This week, to celebrate the Easter season, we are re-Airing this episode from the archives. Fr. Scott leads us through this devotion. Following the Via Lucis we have another homily from Father from the Easter Octave.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-115RR-Via-Lucis.mp3
During Lent this year, we will reflect on the works of a great Catholic mind of the 20th century, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Fr. Scott is joined by his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, an internationally recognized expert on the works of G. K. Chesterton. This is Part 6, the final part.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-138RR-Chesterton-in-Lent-Pt6.mp3
During Lent this year, we will reflect on the works of a great Catholic mind of the 20th century, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Fr. Scott is joined by his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, an internationally recognized expert on the works of G. K. Chesterton. This is Part 5.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-138RR-Chesterton-in-Lent-Pt5.mp3
During Lent this year, we will reflect on the works of a great Catholic mind of the 20th century, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Fr. Scott is joined by his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, an internationally recognized expert on the works of G. K. Chesterton. This is Part 4.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-138RR-Chesterton-in-Lent-Pt4.mp3
During Lent this year, we will reflect on the works of a great Catholic mind of the 20th century, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Fr. Scott is joined by his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, an internationally recognized expert on the works of G. K. Chesterton. This is Part 3.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-138RR-Chesterton-in-Lent-Pt3.mp3
During Lent this year, we will reflect on the works of a great Catholic mind of the 20th century, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Fr. Scott is joined by his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, an internationally recognized expert on the works of G. K. Chesterton. This is Part 2.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-138RR-Chesterton-in-Lent-Pt2.mp3
During Lent this year, we will reflect on the works of a great Catholic mind of the 20th century, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Fr. Scott is joined by his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, an internationally recognized expert on the works of G. K. Chesterton.
This week Fr. Scott speaks with his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, and Matthew Jackson, about their involvement with founding a Catholic boarding school in France, as well as the Order of St. Lazarus.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-136RR-StsPeterandLazarus.mp3
As the month of January draws to a close, we feature Fr. Scott reading from Bishiop Baraga's diary for the month of January.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-081RR-Baraga-January.mp3
While in the United Kingdom a few months ago, Fr. Scott had the chance to sit down with two other priests and discuss the state of Catholic education in the UK and the United States. This is part 2 of a 2 part series.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-135RR-Catholic-Education-Pt2.mp3
While in the United Kingdom a few months ago, Fr. Scott had the chance to sit down with two other priests and discuss the state of Catholic education in the UK and the United States. This is part 1 of a 2 part series.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-134RR-Catholic-Education-Pt1.mp3
This week we feature an episode form our archives where Fr. Scott provides an overview of the Gospel of Mark, as most of the Sunday Gospel readings this year are from Mark.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-054RR-GospelofMark-pt1.mp3
This week we feature Fr. Scott's analysis of a modern Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-109RR-A_Christmas_Carol.mp3
This week we feature Fr. Scott reading December entries over the years from the diary of Ven. Frederick Baraga.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-108RR-Baraga-in-December.mp3
This week we feature the conclusion of Fr. Scott's talk on Our Lady fo Guadalupe, the Empress fo the Americas.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-053RR-Guadalupe-Pt2.mp3
This week we feature part one of a great talk Fr. Scott recorded a few years ago about Our Lady of Guadalupe.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-052RR-Guadalupe-Pt1.mp3
Our final installment of the series on the Apostolic Age.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-133RR-Apostolic-Age-pt6.mp3
We continue our series on the Apostolic Age by discussing the type of government within the Jewish community at the time of Christ.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-133RR-Apostolic-Age-pt5-notag.mp3
Join us as we resume our normal programming this week as Fr. Scott presents a class on the life of St. Paul after his conversion.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-132RR.mp3
Fr. Scott continues talking about the times of the Apostles, including the different sects within Judaism at the time.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-131RR-Apostolic-Age-pt4.mp3
This week Fr. Scott continues telling us what the Apostles did after Pentecost.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-130RR-Apostolic-Age-pt3-tagless.mp3
What if the Apostles just made the whole thing up? As ridiculous as this sounds, people have made this accusation ever since the time of the Apostles. What about their lives shows this conspiracy theory to be false?
In the Acts of the Apostles we read about some of the Apostles, like Sts. Peter and Paul, but what ever happened to the rest of them? This week Fr. Scott tells us about the extraordinary lives of these followers of Christ.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-127RR-The_Apostolic_Age.mp3
Have you ever tried to use the Catechism of the Catholic Church but found it a little confusing or difficult to approach? Fear no more! This week Fr. Scott helps to explain what the CCC is all about on this week's episode.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-126RR-De-confused-Catechism.mp3
How do we really know what Scripture means? How do we really know that what the Bible says is true? Father answers these questions and more this week.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-125RR-ChurchFathersPt2.mp3
Who are the "Fathers of the Church"? Father Scott? The Holy Father? Find out in this week's episode.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-123RR-Church-History-2023-pt7-ChurchFathers.mp3
People like to throw around the word "Magisterium" a lot in the Church, but what does it actually mean?
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-122RR-Church-History-2023-pt6-Magisterium.mp3
Fr. Scott goes off on a slight tangent (surprise, surprise) and talks about appropriate behavior at Mass and in the world as Catholics.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-121RR-Church-History-2023-pt5-Behavior-at-Mass.mp3
Join us for another Church History class with Fr. Scott Lawler, this time about the Bible.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-120RR-Church-History-2023-pt4-Bible.mp3
Have you ever heard someone cite their belief in "Sola Scriptura"? This week Fr. Scott explains what the term means, where it comes from, and how, ironically, it is found nowhere in Scripture.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-118RR-Church-History-2023-pt3-Sola_Scriptura-notag.mp3
School is back in session with class number 2 on Church History.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-118RR-Church-History-2023-pt2.mp3
This week we begin our much anticipated return to Fr. Scott's live classes. These classes are recorded live at St. Paul parish in Onaway, MI. This week's topic (and for the next few weeks) will be Church History.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-117RR-Church-History-2023-pt1.mp3
This week we present 3 more homilies given by Fr. Scott during the Easter season.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-116RR-Easter_Homilies-Pt2.mp3
You are probably familiar with the Via Crucis, or The Way of the Cross, but did you know there is a similar devotion involving stations of the Resurrection? This week Fr. Scott leads us through this devotion. Following the Via Lucis we have another homily from Father from the Easter Octave.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-115RR-Via-Lucis.mp3
Christ is Risen! On this week's episode, we feature 4 Paschal homilies given by Father to help us meditate on the Resurrection of Our Lord.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-114RR-Easter2023.mp3
This week's episode features the homilies given by Fr. Scott this year at the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday, and the Liturgy on Good Friday.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-113RR-Triduum-2023.mp3
As we begin the Lenten season, we bring you part one of talk Fr. Scott gave a few years back on Lent.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-060RR-Lentpt1.mp3
We continue our preparation for Lent this week, with Part 2 of Father's series on Confession.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-059RR-ConfessionPt2.mp3
To prepare for the upcoming season of Lent, we have decided to re-air a two part series on COnfession that Fr. Scott recorded a few years ago.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-058RR-ConfessionPt1.mp3
Fr. Scott continues filling in some monthly editions ofBishop Frederick Baraga's Diary with September.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-112RR-Baraga_in_September.mp3
This week, Fr. Scott continues his conversation with Curtis Chambers about snowshoeing in the footsteps of Bishop Baraga.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-111RR-Snowshoe_Madness-Pt2.mp3
This week we present part 1 of an interview Fr. Scott recored with a man who literally walked in the snowshoe prints of Bp. Frederick Baraga, Curtis Chambers.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-110RR-SnowshoesPt1.mp3
How much does A Christmas Carol really have to do with the "reason for the season"? This week, Fr. Scott takes a look at that questions as he reflects on the Charles Dickens classic.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-109RR-A_Christmas_Carol.mp3
This week we dip back into the LTC archives to bring you a talk Fr. Scott gave about devotion to the Blessed Mother a few years ago. We thought it was fitting given the Solemnity of the Mother of God celebrated this weekend.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-042RR-Devotion%20to%20Mary.mp3
We return with a new episode this week as Fr. Scott resumes his series of monthly entries from the works of Bishop Baraga with December. Although we have missed September, October, and November this year, no need to worry, those episodes will be recorded as time allows.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-108RR-Baraga-in-December.mp3
This week we continue our look at Michigan's Proposal 3 with a recent homily delivered by Fr. Scott and segments from an interview Fr. Scott did earlier this year with young people who attended the 2022 March for Life.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-107RR-MIProposal3pt4.mp3
Fr. Lawler continues his discussion on Proposal 3 with Fr. Joe Muszkiewicz.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-103RR-MIProposal3pt3.mp3
Fr. Lawler continues his discussion with the Thomas and Larry LaCross about the legal ramifications of Proposal 3.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-103RR-MIProposal3pt2B.mp3
This week, Larry LaCross of Catholic Human Services joins Fr. Scott to continue discussing MI Proposal 3.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-103RR-MIProposal3pt2.mp3
This November, Michigan voters will find a Proposal on the ballot called the "Reproductive Freedom For All" proposal. This proposal, if enacted, would amend the constitution of the state of Michigan in significant and startling ways. In this week's episode, Fr. Scott is joined by Angie King and Kristen Carreveau to discuss what abortion is and does.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-103RR-MIProposal3pt1.mp3
This week we share 2 homilies recently given by Fr. Scott for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14) and Our Lady of Sorrows (September 15).
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-102RR-Holy-Cross-7-Sorrows-Masses.mp3
This week we present the Mass Fr. Lawler recently celebrated for the Memorial of St. Monica (August 27), the mother of St. Augustine of Hippo.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-101RR-St_Monica_Mass.mp3
Discrimination and prejudice have been faced by Catholics for centuries and around the world, especially in the modern era. Fr. Scott discusses anti-Catholicism, especially in today's culture.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-100RR-Anti-Catholicism.mp3
This week Fr. Scott continues his popular series of entries from Bishop Baraga's diaries. This month, for the month of August.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-099RR-Baraga_in_August.mp3
People are always talking about the economy, but what about sacramental economy? In this talk from the archives, Fr. Scott explains what exactly this term means and how it relates to the life of the Church.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-098RR-Sacramental-Economy.mp3
We continue our look through Bishop Baraga's diaries, this time for the month of July.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-097RR-Baraga-in-July.mp3
This week Fr. Lawler continues his popular Baraga by the month series, giving us an insight into Bp. Baraga's Junes.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-096RR-Baraga-in-June.mp3
On Tuesday, July 12, 2022, Pope Francis named Bishop Chad Zielinski as the new bishop of the Diocese of New Ulm, Minnesota. In honor of this, we are replaying an interview Fr. Scott recorded with Bishop Zielinski back in 2020 when he was the Bishop of Fairbanks, Alaska.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-095RR-BpZielinski-Re-pt1.mp3
This week we continue the Profession Mass from the Infant of Prague Carmelite Monastery in Traverse City, MI. As this Mass is said in the Extraordinary Form, there are extended periods of silence as the celebrant prays certain prayers.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-091RR-CarmelPt2.mp3
This week we present a very special episode of Let's Talk Catholic, featuring the first profession of a sister in the Discalced Carmelite Monastery of the Infant of Prague in Traverse City, MI. This profession takes place within the context of the Extraordinary Form of the Mass and so we have decided to include the parts of the Mass leading up to the profession. We hope you find this week's episode spiritually beneficial.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-090RR-Carmel.mp3
This week Fr. Lawler brings you diary entries from Mays in the life of the Servant of God Bp. Frederick Baraga.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-088RR-Baraga_in_May.mp3
Even though May is in full swing, Fr. Lawler wanted to make sure to not skip the month of April in his series on the life of Bishop Baraga.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-087RR-Baraga_in_April.mp3
We continue wuth part 2 of the re-broadcast of Fr. Lawler's reflections on the Seven Sorrows devotion.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-040RR-Seven%20Sorrows%20Pt2.mp3
To prepare for Holy Week, we decided to re-broadcast 2 episodes Fr. Lawler recorded last year about the devotion to Our Lady's Seven Sorrows.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-039RR-Seven%20Sorrows%20Pt1.mp3
Continuing his series of entries from the diaries of Ven. Bp. Frederick Baraga, Fr. Lawler presents the month of March.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-086RR-Baraga_in_March.mp3
On March 4, 2022, Jeffrey Walsh was ordained the 6th Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord. This week, Fr. Lawler gets a chance to sit down with his new shepherd to discuss a variety of topics.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-085RR-Bp_Walsh-1st-Interview.mp3
We close out the month of February by reviewing the life of Ven. Frederic Baraga in February.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-084RR-Baraga_in_February.mp3
Fr. Lawler continues his coverage of the March for Life experience by interviewing some youth who made the pilgrimage this year.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-083RR-Young_Pilgrims.mp3
This week Fr. Lawler talks with some people who have organized and gone on pilgrimages to the March for Life, a powerful witness to the far ranging support for the dignity of all human life.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-082RR-March-for-Life-2022.mp3
This week Fr. Lawler shares some entries from the diary of Ven. Bp. Frederick Baraga made in Januaries past.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-081RR-Baraga-January.mp3
You may have heard of a popular men's faith formation program called Exodus 90 and wondered what it is. Fr. Lawler sits down with several men who have gone through the program to talk about their experiences.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-080RR-Exodus90.mp3
Fr. Lawler gives a helpful guide to better understanding the Gospel of Luke, which is featured prominently in this year's Sunday cycle of readings.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-079RR-Gospel_of_Luke.mp3
This week Father begins a reflection on the four last things.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-078RR-Four-Last-Things.mp3
This week Father shares another trip to the cemtery with us, as well as more reflections on the holy souls and on our own preparation for death.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-077RR-Cemetery_Visits.mp3
To prepare for November, the month of the Holy Souls, Fr. Lawler guides us through a reflection of praying for the dearly departed. We also include a recording Father made last year of prayers to pray when visiting the cemetery.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-076RR-Memento_Mori.mp3
Do you know about the other Marian apparition in 19th century France? Fr. Scott tells us about Our Lady of La Salette and her still relevant message on this week's Let's Talk Catholic.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-075RR-LaSalette.mp3
This week we re-visit an earlier episode Fr. Lawler recorded about one of the few battle victories still celebrated on the liturgical calendar: the Battle of Lepanto.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-074RR-Lepanto.mp3
As we did last week, we are re-airing the two-part series Fr. Lawler recorded last year about the Seven Sorrows of Mary devotion during September, the month traditionally dedicated to it.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-040RR-Seven%20Sorrows%20Pt2.mp3
The month of September is traditionally dedicated to meditating upon the Seven Sorrows (or Dolors) of the Blessed Virgin Mary, so we decided to encore episodes about this beautiful devotion.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-073RR-SevenSorrowsPt1.mp3
Fr. Lawler shares poems, prayers, and stories from and about more of the martyrs of England and Wales.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-072RR-MoreMartyrsofEnglandandWales.mp3
This week Fr. Lawler gives us a tour of the only medieval English cathedral with 3 spires, Lichfield Cathedral. Dedicated to St. Chad and St. Mary, the Cathedral was used as a fortress by supporters of King Charles I during the English Civil War and significantly damaged. The Victorian period saw significant restoration efforts, and, although presently in the hands of the Church of England presently, the tomb of St. Chad there still serves as a pilgrimage site for Catholics.
Fr. Lawler concludes this week's episode by sharing a touching note found in the pocket of Pvt. Gareth Leslie William Bellingham, a British soldier killed in Afghanistan in 2011.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-071RR-LichfieldCathedral.mp3
Fr. Lawler continues his series on martyrdom by focusing in on the martyrs of the English Protestant Revolt (aka "Reformation").
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-070RR-MartyrdomPt2.mp3
This week Fr. Lawler reflects on something every Catholic must be prepared to endure at any moment, martyrdom. Whether that's a bloody "red martyrdom" or an arduous "white martyrdom".
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-069RR-MartyrdomPt1.mp3
Do you know who St. Winefride is? Do you know what pilgrimage site in Wales claims to be the oldest continuously visited pilgrimage site is in the Great Britain? Fr. Lawler does more than answer these questions, he takes us on an audio pilgrimage to St. Winefride's Well in Holywell, Wales.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-068RR-Holy_Well.mp3
Fr. Lawler continues his interview with Fr. Simon Henry. Fr. Henry is the author of the Offerimus Tibi Domine blog (https://offerimustibidomine.blogspot.com/) and has quite the "quirky" (in the words of Fr. Lawler) vocational journey. (File is now the correct audio).
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-067RR-Fr-Simon-Henry-Pt2.mp3
Fr. Lawler is excited to resume regular episodes of LTC this week from the United Kingdom with a clerical conversation with Fr. Simon Henry. Fr. Henry is the author of the Offerimus Tibi Domine blog (https://offerimustibidomine.blogspot.com/) and has quite the "quirky" (in the words of Fr. Lawler) vocational journey.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-066RR-Fr-Simon-Henry.mp3
This week Frs. Joe and Scott focus on preparing our hearts for Our Lord, stripping away sin and avoiding the pride of the Devil.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-063RR-Lentpt4.mp3
We continue our Lenten sojourn.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-062RR-Lentpt3.mp3
This week Fr. Joe Muszkiewicz makes a guest appearance as we continue to offer Lenten homilies.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-061RR-Lentpt2.mp3
For this Lenten season, we are pleased to offer select homilies from Fr. Scott. We hope these reflections help you in your Lenten journey.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-060RR-Lentpt1.mp3
Continuing from last week, Fr. Scott finishes his discussion of Confession.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-059RR-ConfessionPt2.mp3
Another episode form our archives, Fr. Scott begins his 2 part series on the Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-058RR-ConfessionPt1.mp3
Looking back into our archives this week, Fr. Scott explains typology, a method of studying and understanding Sacred Scripture.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-057RR-Typology.mp3
In this episode form our archives, Fr. Scott explains the Sacrament of Baptism.
https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-056RR-Baptism.mp3